October

Featured resources for October

Mission Month

Mission Month

In the Catholic Church, October has long been associated with mission. The month starts with the feast of St Thérèse of Lisieux and draws to a close with World Mission Sunday – a special day of prayer and global solidarity celebrated in all Catholic parishes around the world. Pope Francis has taken many steps to encourage…

Feast of St John Henry Newman

Feast of St John Henry Newman

Feast day, 9 October: John Henry Newman was an English cardinal and theologian in the 19th century. He was renowned as a gentle, wise and courageous priest who showed great pastoral care for those living in poverty. This assembly focuses on Saint John Henry Newman, who fulfilled his mission to love God and serve others…

Resources about Our Lady

Resources about Our Lady

In the Catholic Church, May and October are months traditionally dedicated to Our Lady and the Holy Rosary. Mary, the mother of God, was a loving mother and a model for missionaries. That’s why we’ve created a series of Marian resources (see below). Each resource helps children to deepen their appreciation of Mary and learn…

All Saints Day

All Saints Day

Feast day, 1 November: All Saints’ Day is a special feast day when we honour all the saints in heaven; including those holy people not officially canonised by the Church. This assembly focuses on five saints from around the world: St Josephine Bakhita, St Oscar Romero, St Peter Yu Tae-Chol, St Mary McKillop, St Thérèse…